Waterfront Spots in Ann Arbor worth going out for.

The calendar here lives and dies by the university term, and I plan around it the way everyone else does.

I keep track of waterfront spots in Ann Arbor and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Broadway Park West

Broadway Park West Newcomer

Old Fourth Ward

riverfront trails and greenspace

University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum Hot right now

Old Fourth Ward

Riverside trails & gardens

Gallup Park

Gallup Park

Burns Park

scenic riverfront trails & kayaking

Arboretum Nature Area

Arboretum Nature Area

Old Fourth Ward

scenic trails & river access

Greenview and Pioneer Woods Nature Area

Greenview and Pioneer Woods Nature Area

Dicken

woodland trails & butterfly meadows

Fuller Park

Fuller Park

Old Fourth Ward

Riverfront pool & trails

Broadway Park

Broadway Park

Old Fourth Ward

Riverside dog park

Saginaw Forest Trailhead and Parking

Saginaw Forest Trailhead and Parking

Lakewood

Woodland trails & pond views

Dominican Meadows Preserve

Dominican Meadows Preserve

Logan

wetlands, forests, and trails

Black Pond Woods Nature Area

Black Pond Woods Nature Area

Northside

Cool water swimming hole

Not everyone knows about these

Bluffs Nature Area

Bluffs Nature Area

Old Fourth Ward

rugged trails & forest ravines

Argo Cascades

Argo Cascades

Old Fourth Ward

River rapids tubing

Argo Dam

Argo Dam

Old Fourth Ward

River trail & water sports

Brauer Preserve

Brauer Preserve

Ann Arbor

Wetlands, woodlands & meadows

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Frequently asked questions

How are these waterfront spots in Ann Arbor chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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